MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to 361 nonprofits
- MacKenzie Scott announced she would donate $640 million to 361 organizations, exceeding her initial promise of $1 million to 250 organizations through an open call.
- The donations made by Scott's organization Yield Giving have doubled what was initially pledged in response to applications from nonprofits.
- Since 2019, Scott and her team have given billions to selected organizations without an application process, providing them with significant unrestricted gifts.
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MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million, with $137 million going to California nonprofits
Philanthropist and billionaire MacKenzie Scott distributed $640 million this week to more than 350 community groups nationwide, 76 of which serve Californians. Each nonprofit received $1 million or $2 million.
MacKenzie Scott pours millions into Virginia. Here's how your community is impacted.
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is sharing her wealth in Virginia. Scott, 53, pledged to give away millions of dollars to nonprofits following her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Scott's Yield Giving Foundation announced Wednesday that two Central Virginia-based nonprofits were among the 361 nationwide to either $1 million and $2 million in funding.The Virginia Poverty Law Center will receive $1 million.…
BRIDGES Receives $1M Grant From MacKenzie Scott - La Prensa Latina Media
By Jacob Gallant MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) — Memphis organization BRIDGES, USA announced they have received their $1 million grant from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Open Call. Scott, a billionaire, announced the program last year, with 250 winners receiving the $1 million grant. BRIDGES was one of the winning applicants from the 6,353 organizations who signed up. “We are honored and grateful to receive this generous grant from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield …
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